Peas N Peppers
Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, "Peas N Peppers" is a quick and vibrant stir-fry that transforms everyday vegetables into a tantalizing side dish or light main course. Featuring crisp green peas, sweet bell peppers, and aromatic garlic sautéed in olive oil, this dish is elevated with a touch of heat from red chili flakes and a zesty finish of fresh lemon juice. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in just 25 minutes and serves four, making it an ideal addition to your easy, healthy meal rotation. Garnished with parsley and offering endless versatility, it's delicious on its own or served over rice, quinoa, or paired with your favorite grilled protein. Whether you're meal-prepping or whipping up a last-minute dinner, this veggie-packed recipe is as satisfying as it is nutritious. Keywords: healthy side dish, quick vegetable stir-fry, colorful bell peppers, green peas recipe, easy weeknight meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 2 cups green peas
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Finely chop the garlic cloves and dice the yellow onion. Add them to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Slice the red and yellow bell peppers into thin strips. Add them to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are slightly softened.
Stir in the green peas and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, ensuring all the vegetables are heated through but still retain a slight crunch.
Season the vegetable mixture with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Toss well to evenly coat.
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the vegetables. Mix gently to incorporate the citrus flavor.
Sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm as a side or over rice, quinoa, or alongside grilled proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
640 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1214 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1638 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
